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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.88 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.88 and 170.60 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.88 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.88 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.88 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 110,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,187.13/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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